WIS Student's demonstrate their understanding of the IB Learner Profile on these pages. Below is a short film describing the IB mission statement through the Learner Profile. Following that is a brief definition of each characteristic. By clicking on the characteristics highlighted in blue you will find exemplary samples of these chosen by WIS students.
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct
inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy
learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance.
In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding
across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to
recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical
decisions.
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively
in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They
work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and
respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take
responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany
them.
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and
are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and
communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points
of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of
others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive
difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and
forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas
and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They
are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to
support their learning and personal development.
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
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They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conductinquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy
learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable
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They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance.In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding
across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers
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They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively torecognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical
decisions.
Communicators
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creativelyin more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They
work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled
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They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice andrespect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take
responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany
them.
Open Minded
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They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, andare open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and
communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points
of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings ofothers. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive
difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk Takers
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They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage andforethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas
and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balanceto achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective
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They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. Theyare able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to
support their learning and personal development.